Questions. Retirement plans and retirement planning are filled with questions, and the answers are constantly changing. This year’s ERISA Workshop is focused on giving you the answers you need to the difficult questions that plague retirement plan practitioners. As always, we will feature discussion and case studies on some of the top issues of the day, such as:

How changes in Washington may impact retirement plan laws and regulations over the coming years

How recent regulatory changes, from the new hardship distribution documentation guidelines to guidance on missing participants impact plan administration

The risks and requirements faced by plan fiduciaries

The rules relating to the timing, processes, and concerns associated with terminating retirement plans

Taught by professional attorney/instructors, the ERISA workshop makes the rules come alive by presenting them against the backdrop of real life problems. Our attorney/instructors not only know what the law says, they know how to present it in a manner that is clear and readily understandable.

OBJECTIVES: After the program, attendees should be able to:

Determine the proper process for terminating a plan

Distinguish between benefits, rights, and features

Explain the requirements for dealing with missing participants and un-cashed checks

Explain the impact of recent legislative and regulatory changes on plan administration and operation

Test benefits, rights, and features for nondiscrimination

NOTE: Back-to-back scheduling!
The ERISA Workshop is preceded on the prior day by the Form 5500 Workshop. A multi-program registration discount is offered for those who wish to attend both programs at the same location. Attend both Workshops and enjoy the multiple-program discount – a $50 savings!

Prerequisites:

There are no prerequisites for this program however, participants should come with an understanding of the general operation of 401(k) plans. Attendees should have at least six months of experience working with employer plans.

Program Level: Beginner. Overview.

Instructional Delivery Method: Group – Live

NASBA Field of Study: Taxes

Who Should Attend:

The ERISA Workshop is designed for practitioners who have some experience working with retirement plans in general, and experience with 401(k) plans, in particular, is a plus. The less-experienced practitioner also will benefit from the programs by learning how to spot important issues for further investigation.

This program is designed to benefit all pension practitioners, including third party administrators, attorneys, accountants, human resources personnel, actuaries, trust officers, insurance agents, and others involved with qualified plan design, compliance, administration, and government reporting.